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Herschel11514

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.426
Summary:

Came to Florence on account of the sudden death of Mrs. [Joanna B.] Horner. Thanks for the translation of a book of the Iliad, but thinks only Greek scholars should read it. Has some queries regarding the migration of hippopotomi; can JH supply any facts or references?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11515

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.427
Summary:

Has been requested by Edward Twisleton of the Public Schools Commission to give evidence in favor of introducing the teaching of the elements of science in schools. Would like to know JH's opinion, and also if he is willing to give evidence.

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John Herschel Project
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